Mental Health Placement
Closed
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Project
Academic experience
120 hours per learner
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level
Project scope
Categories
Healthcare Workplace health/wellness Law and policy Social sciencesSkills
advocacy social policy mental health research medical prescriptionOur organization helps people overcome anxiety, depression and addictions without prescription medications by providing support and advocacy to those who need it
We believe this project will include:
- Virtually facilitating a support group for individuals with addiction or mental health issues
- Working with marginalized groups and people of BIPOC
- Promoting mental health within communities
- Community outreach, engagement, and/or community development
- Social justice and/or advocacy work, including social policy research and/or advocacy
The final deliverables should take the form of:
- A final report
- A 30-minute presentation or a video of the workshops
Students will connect directly with the Director and manager for mentorship and supervision throughout the project.
About the company
Company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
11 - 50 employees
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Play Forever is a non-profit organization providing structured and accessible recreation, education & mental health services to the youth of Toronto, Ontario. Play Forever currently serves youth ages 6- 29 with weekly programs, primarily focused on helping youth from marginalized communities and low-income families.